Analytical study of soliton dynamics in the realm of fractional extended shallow water wave equations

Abstract

Abstract In this study, we use the Khater Method (KM) as an efficient analytical tool to solve (3+1)-dimensional fractional extended shallow water wave equations (FESWWEs) with conformable derivatives. The KM transforms fractional partial differential equations to ordinary differential equations (ODEs) via strategic variable transformation. Then, series-form solutions to these ODEs are proposed, which turn them into nonlinear algebraic systems. The solution to this set of algebraic equations yields shock travelling wave solutions expressed in hyperbolic, trigonometric, exponential, and rational functions. The study’s findings are corroborated by 2D, 3D, and contour graphs that show the changing patterns of the detected shock travelling waves. These findings have important significance for the discipline, offering vital insights into the intricate dynamics of FESWWEs. The effectiveness of KM is demonstrated by its capacity to produce varied solutions and contribute to a thorough knowledge of such complex phenomena.